Important Application Requirements

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms that they have read, understand, and agree to the following requirements:

• Monthly rent must be paid by ACH auto-debit through ClearNow.
• Rent is withdrawn on the 1st of each month, or the next business day when applicable.
• Funds must be available no later than the day before the scheduled withdrawal.
• Late fees and returned payment fees may apply if sufficient funds are not available, as stated in the lease.
• The monthly Tenant Benefit Package is required.
• Renter’s insurance is required.
• ClearNow auto-debit, the Tenant Benefit Package, and renter’s insurance must remain active for the full duration of the lease.

Important Notice:

• Applications are not accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Per O.C.G.A §10-6A-6, brokers must present all lease offers to the landlord/owner, who reserves the right to accept the best offer based on economic considerations, including but not limited to the move-in date, rental rate, requested concessions, and creditworthiness.

Questions | Response Time

• If you have any questions, the fastest way to reach us is by email. Please email us at info@anitahale.com. Please include the property address in the subject line. Allow up to 24 business hours for a response. If you don’t hear back right away, we may be away from our desk—either in the field or in transit between appointments. 

Application Requirements

• Income Requirement: 3x monthly rent
• Rental History: Minimum 3 years of verifiable stable rental history; no evictions or money owed to prior landlords
• Criminal Background: No convictions for violent felonies in the last 7 years; not on sexual predator or terrorist watch lists
• Bankruptcies: None within the last 10 years
• Evictions: No Evictions

Additional Guidelines

• No Smoking Policy: Applies to all properties for tenants and guests.
• Foreclosure/Short Sale:
  If you have been involved in a foreclosure or short sale in the last three years, an additional deposit may be required.
• Employment Instability:
  Multiple job changes or an unstable work history may affect your application status.

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Application Turnaround Time

• Processing Time: 3-5 business days once all documents are received. Delays may occur if the references provided by the applicant are unresponsive or fail to respond on time. To get an update, the applicant may send an email to info@anitahale.com

3-Step Application Process

1. Rental Screening + Income Verification Income Verification via Payscore/The Closing Docs

2. Pet Application

• Complete Pet Application (even if you don’t have a pet).
• Tenant Cost: $25 per pet / $0 for No Pets or ESA. All applicants must complete the pet application, regardless of pet ownership. This confirms your understanding of the property’s pet policy. Some properties strictly prohibit pets, while others may allow them with approval. If pets are allowed, a pet screening process will be required. Emotional support animals (ESAs) must also be documented and verified through this process. Please review the rental listing before applying to confirm the property’s pet policy:anitahale.petscreening.com

3. Required Documents

• Upload to Dropbox | dropbox.anitaihale.com :
• Valid Driver's License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• Three most recent paycheck stubs (handwritten stubs not accepted)
• Current utility bill
• Most recent lease (if not professionally managed)
• Job Offer/Employment Letter
• Proof of rental payments/mortgage payments for the past 12 months

Additional Charges and Monthly Fees

Tenant Benefit Package ($35 per month) Includes:

• Alternate Payment Options
• Future Rental Verifications
• Credit bureau rental reporting
• Free recurring ACH e-payments
• 24/7 online maintenance reporting
• Personal concierge for utility connections
• Assistance with Mortgage Finance/Home-buying Process
• Hold Fee: Equivalent to one month’s rent to hold the property for up to 14-21 days.
• Administrative Fee: $250 per property.
• Pet Fee and Monthly Pet Rent: $350 plus $50-$100/month (based on pet score)

All Move-In Funds must be paid before move-in.

Reasons for Denial

Negative Credit History

• VantageScore 3.0 risk under 600
• Eviction filings, rental judgments, or IRS/tax liens
• TransUnion Credit Risk Rating D or below
• Open bankruptcy or defaulted student loans
• Past-due rent or child support payments
• Active wage garnishment
• Excessive Late Rental Payments

Criminal History

Felony convictions involving violence, theft, or drug-related offenses within the past 7 years.

Employment Instability
Frequent job changes or unverifiable employment history.

Debt-to-Income Issues
Monthly debt, including rent, cannot exceed 50% of monthly income.

Insufficient Income
Household income does not meet 3x the rent requirement.

Note: Unemployment benefits, student loan refunds, short-term disability, and/or workers’ compensation are not considered stable sources of income.

For questions, please email us at info@anitahale.com.

Verification Requirements:
We may request additional documentation, such as a lease, utility bill, tenant ledger, bank statements, or tax returns, 1099/W4, IRS Transcripts as additional verification to confirm identity, confirm source of income, or rental payment history.

Self-Employed Applicants:

• Submit 12 months of bank statements
• 2 years of tax returns/IRS Transcript
• Copy of your business license if applicable.

• Incomplete Application: Missing required documents or information.
• False Information: Submitting falsified or misleading documents.

We check EVERYTHING :) Please don’t waste your money, your time, or ours by submitting fictitious and/or fraudulent documentation.

Fair Housing Compliance

We comply with federal fair housing laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, handicap, familial status, national origin, or sexual orientation.